Directions
/dɪˈrɛkʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Instructions or authoritative commands issued by a court or tribunal regarding procedure or conduct in a case.
The judge gave directions for the submission of evidence.
- (n.) Guidelines or rules provided by an administrative body to clarify regulatory compliance or statutory interpretation.
The agency's directions clarified the new environmental regulations.
Forms
- direction (singular)
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "directions" often refer to procedural commands distinct from final orders; clarity is essential to distinguish them from substantive rulings.
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